SUGGESTED RELEASE: June 11 and June 18, 2014

The Larimer County Assessor’s Office says owners of taxable personal property (like business furnishings, equipment, etc.) may challenge the assessor’s valuation of their property from June 13-30.

The value determined by the assessor is based on information submitted on residents’ Personal Property Declaration Schedule.

If you failed to file a declaration schedule, the value was determined using the “best information available.”

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Taxpayers who disagree with their personal property valuations may object by mail or in person by June 30. Once an objection has been filed, the assessor will review the account and mail a Notice of Determination by July 10.

is to appeal. If you disagree with the assessor's decision, you may file an appeal with the Larimer County Board of Equalization. This appeal must be postmarked or hand delivered

by July 21.

The county board will notify you by mail of the hearing date, time, and place where you may present evidence in support of your case. The county board will conclude hearings and render decisions by the close of business on August 5.

The county board must mail you a decision within five business days of the date of its decision. If the county board adjusts the value of your property, the tax bill you receive next January will be based on the adjusted value.

If you disagree with the county board’s decision, you may file an appeal with the State Board of Assessment Appeals or the district court, or you may request a binding arbitration hearing within 30 days of the county board’s decision.

For additional information regarding the protest and appeal process, contact your county assessor at (970) 498-7050.